Molders at Rock Island Arsenal Get 24 Cent Day Rise
The Rock Island Arsenal molders received a 24 cent daily wage increase effective March 22 raising the minimum to 2.72 and some eight hour earnings to as high as 2.98. The raise follows a prior scale increase at a Moline conference and comes after Major Blunt pressed the department. Davenport and Rock Island foundry workers now seek a similar adjustment from their bosses.
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Arsenal
Major Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Moline
IMWA
North America
Rock Island
Davenport
South Moline Taxes Notice From City Collectors
Having received an extension of time cost and expenses may be saved by paying not later than Saturday, March 29, Orifice at Five Points, Moline. GEO. D. SAND, Collector. L. O. JAHNS, Deputy Collector
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Points
Moline
Geo. D. Sand
L. O. Jahns
Mayor Wessel Urged to Pave Fifteenth Street for Chautauqua
City officials consider arranging asphalt work on Fifteenth Street to allow free traffic during the Chautauqua. Directors fear street work could block transit and threaten attendance. A paving contract clause would prevent blocking for cars, vehicles, and pedestrians. Large crowds require smooth transport to avoid financial failure of the event.
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Wessel
The
Chautauqua Assembly
Fifteenth Street
Journal
Chautauqua
Sensation in Congress over alleged Danish bribe plot
Congressman Richardson said he had evidence that a Danish agent reported a plan to pay 500000 dollars to bribe newspapers and Congress for the Danish West Indies purchase. He offered a resolution for investigation which was adopted. A committee will probe the matter and report findings.
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Washington
Journal
House of Representatives
Richardson
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Moline Couple Wed In Coal Valley Nuptials
Charles O Larson of Moline and Miss Maggie Williams wed at the bride’s home in Coal Valley amid guests from Moline. Larson, a Deere & Company fitter, served as a seaman in the naval militia during the war and is nicknamed Sailor. The couple will reside in Healy's addition, with many well wishes from the community.
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Coal Valley
Charles O. Larson
Seventh Ward
Moline
Maggie Williams
John Williams
Healy
Ladies Aid Society Fair Opens at First Baptist Church
The annual fair in WY DI 3 opened at 2 pm in the church parlors drawing a crowd. About 40 members contributed items for sale across departments led by Mrs. Pierce Spurbeck Hill Field Ainsworth MacBeth Freeman, Chase Rosenfield.
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First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dow
R. C. Bryant
A. S. Wright
Freeman
Pierce
Hill
Ainsworth
Spurbeck
Mrs Mary DeKendat Obituary A Belgian-born immigrant dies at home
Mrs. Mary DeKendat died at 4 o clock Wednesday morning from general debility. Born in St Laurents Belgium she had resided with her daughter Mrs B Ranson in Rock Island since coming to the United States.
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Mary DeKendat
St. Laurents
Belgium
Mrs. B. Ranson
Rock Island
Cheap Round Trip to Kansas City for Grand American Handicap
The C B and Q railway offers a round trip fare to Kansas City for the Grand American handicap with sale on March 29 and 30. Tickets good to return by April 7. Train from Mo line 6 29 am on the 30th connects with a special train arriving Kansas City at 9 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. & Q Railway
Kansas City
Moline
Union Woes Spur Building Trades Strike in Galesburg
Workers in the Galesburg building trades plan a strike next Monday after contractors refuse an eight hour day and higher hourly wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Galesburg
Bettendorf Axle chooses East Davenport site for enlarged plant
J W Bettendorf announced the Bettendorf Axle Company will relocate its expanded, smokeless factory to Gilbert or East Davenport. The 1000-employee plant will feature a 175 by 250 foot main shop and a 200 by 150 foot powerhouse with no smokestacks. Funding includes 12500 cash pledged by Gilbert citizens and rest from Davenport residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf Axle Company
Gilbert
Davenport
Fatyitendorf Company
J. W. Bettendorf
East Davenport
Aeatite Phc
Henry Abel
C. A. Ficke
C. D. Martin
C H Reupke
Max Ochs
Bettendorf
House Wanted Near Post Office
Advertise for a six or seven room house with modern conveniences within four or five blocks of the post office. Applicants must write by letter only to X care Journal.
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Care Journal
Easter Concert Promises Cornet Solo by Prof Toenniges
A cornet solo by Professor Toenniges is programmed for the Turner Hall Easter concert to be held Sunday evening March 30 with an evening of sacred music and student performances.
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Moline High School Mandolin Club
Northern Lights
Chester Magill
Reading
Lulu McCurdy
Weidt
Suart
Jessie E. Finley
Mascagni
Jessie Finley
Carl Carlson
Sousa
Hattie Skogh
Prof. Toenniges
Turner Hall
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Congress
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Congressman Richardson
Exan F. Beers
Charles Grant
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J W Stewart
Maryland
Dr Stewart
Hubbard
Gamble
Peoria
Jannette Putnam
Santa Fe
E. Kilgour
Young & McCombs
Scotland
Great Britain
George Kilgour
Tri-Cities
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Miss Daisy Jr
Cedar’ Fall, Town
Wenart
F. H. Burrell
Christ Episcopal Church
Mission Society of the Swedish Lutheran Church
Swan Tropp
Lyons
Andrew Forsberg
Olive Rebekahs
Joe Ward
Post
F A Landee
J P Drake
Young Peoples Sixhand Euchre Club
L R Gaylord
West Liberty
Iowa
M Levy & Son
First Avenue
M A Drury
Rapids City
Wirie Lyford
Niclidays
Lansing Michiean
Lidies Benevolent Society of the
First Congregational Church
J FO Huntoon
MccGivnn
F W Gould and
PP Skinner
Jo Hanson
Carben Chiff
Moline Friends Yeage
Gras
Josephson
P.R.R
New York
PIERR @ CO
East
Kingman
Springfield
Puna
Judes Pamer
Denver
Mut City
Central Union Telephone Company
Terre Haute
Ind
Electriciaas
House
Illinois
McKinnie Block
Ilinois
E. Mayer
Sundeen & Vander Vennet's
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